SSB Ministerial Hindi Typing Test

About This Exam

The SSB Ministerial Hindi Typing Test is conducted for candidates who have already qualified in the written examination for Ministerial posts under Sashastra Seema Bal recruitment. Since the Ministerial role involves day-to-day office work such as noting, drafting, correspondence, and record maintenance in Hindi, the recruitment process includes a computer-based Hindi typing test to assess a candidate's typing proficiency in the language.

This is generally a qualifying test, meaning it does not add marks to the final merit list, but candidates must meet the minimum speed and accuracy benchmark to remain eligible for selection. The test is usually conducted at the designated SSB recruitment centre, on a computer with standard Hindi typing software, commonly supporting Kruti Dev or Mangal (Unicode) fonts as specified in the official notification.

Typing Test Pattern

The Hindi typing test is generally qualifying in nature. Candidates who successfully achieve the prescribed typing speed while maintaining acceptable accuracy qualify for the next stage of recruitment. Failure to meet the required typing standard or making excessive typing mistakes may result in disqualification from the skill test.

Speed Requirement

Minimum Speed: 30 words per minute (wpm) in Hindi (equivalent to approximately 9,000 key depressions per hour, as per common government norms)
Time Limit: 10 minutes
Candidates must maintain this speed along with acceptable accuracy — high speed with excessive errors will not qualify the candidate.


Note: Exact speed requirement and permitted font (Kruti Dev/Mangal) can vary slightly with each recruitment notification, so candidates should always verify the latest official SSB notification for their specific recruitment cycle.

Result & Scoring

The typing test is evaluated on two main factors: typing speed (words per minute) and accuracy (number of errors made).
A maximum error threshold is fixed by the recruiting authority (commonly around 5% of total words typed); exceeding this can lead to disqualification even if the speed requirement is met.
The test is generally Qualify/Disqualify based and does not carry weightage in the final merit score.
Result is usually declared on the spot or shortly after the test and communicated along with the final selection list.
Candidates who fail to meet the speed or accuracy benchmark are not considered further, regardless of their written exam score

Preparation Tips

Practice Hindi typing for at least 30–45 minutes every day.
Use the official Remington Gail keyboard layout during practice.
Focus on reducing typing mistakes before increasing speed.
Practice complete government exam-style Hindi passages.
Improve punctuation, spacing, and spelling accuracy.
Attempt full-length timed mock tests regularly.
Review your typing errors after every practice session.
Avoid looking at the keyboard while typing.
Develop finger memory through consistent practice.
Stay calm and maintain a steady typing rhythm during the actual test.

Selection Process Note

The SSB Ministerial recruitment typically follows this sequence:


Written Examination (objective-type, covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, English/Hindi Language)
Hindi Typing Test (qualifying skill test — covered in this article)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final Merit List / Appointment


Since the Hindi typing test is qualifying in nature, candidates should not treat it as a formality — clearing the written exam alone does not guarantee selection unless the typing benchmark is also met. Starting regular practice well in advance of the exam date is strongly recommended.

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